economist

noun

econ·​o·​mist i-ˈkä-nə-mist 

1

archaic : one who practices economy

2

: a specialist in economics

Examples of economist in a Sentence

Economists are predicting rapid inflation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Although most forecasters rule out a July cut, some economists said the Fed could still opt to lower rates at its September meeting, although that will depend on how inflation plays out over the summer. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 June 2024

The Phoenix area is expected to continue its strong economic growth in 2024, with one economist saying worries about water shortages will not be an obstacle. —The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024

The rising prices of commodities might even be a sign that the Federal Reserve is not succeeding in its efforts to drive down inflation, economists told the Washington Examiner. —Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 June 2024

Rajan is the former head of the Central Bank of India, the former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, and now a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. —Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French oeconome, iconome "manager of a household" (borrowed from Medieval Latin oeconomus, going back to Late Latin, "administrator, manager," borrowed from Greek oikonómos "manager of a household, steward") + -ist entry 1 — more at economy entry 1

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1